We had to introduce a change to my diet! (Which I had alluded to last week!)

To be honest...

I can't say the changes came to me as a surprise as...

I was prepared to start carb cycling and put a stop to my treating the moment I committed myself to this competition! (Entering my third competition season, I knew what was coming before it even came lol)

I will miss my cupcakes lol

Now, I won't deny that...

The first day of my competition diet felt a little long as...

I had to refrain my hands from wandering off into things I've been used to having in my maintenance program but, on the flip side of things...

I found the first day to be really exciting too!

I swear...
I did! lol

I mean...

It was, in fact, the first day of my commitment to my goal!(I think that's worth getting excited over right?! lol)

That being said...

I really loved my maintenance diet and I will miss certain things about it although...

It takes time to see any results and progress!!! (I've learned this time and time again!)

Now, being more aware of my body and how it works...

I know it will take alittle extra time to get things moving again! (I have no problems gaining, I have a hard time losing - it's always been like that and I'm prepared for the slow progression! I'm taking it one day at time and, I'm appreciating every single moment of my journey to the stage!)

Plus...

Knowing I put on muscle since my last competition, that in itself has me excited to see...

How things may have changed from November to where I will be in June!

Like with anything we commit ourselves to...

We must work hard and take it one step at a time!

In the end...

Every effort made towards ourselves and our goals will all have been worth it!(Reminding yourself of this when things get tough is always a great way to stay motivated! Remember, if and when things get difficult, we inevitably get stronger as we work through the challenges and obstacles that may present themselves! Keep strong!)

Questions FU You...

Are you patient when it comes to progress?What have you been eating and loving lately?

I am IMPATIENT. Worst impatient person in the world right here. I want immediate results which means I push myself too hard sometimes and end up hurt, but I'm learning to see the progress slowly as it comes. I've been on a smoothie kick since I got my blender. I make a fresh fruit one each morning and occasionally a second more savory/sweet one for afternoon treats!

SO PROUD OF YOU! You are much more disciplined than I, when it comes to nutrition.

I am also an impatient little soul, especially when it come to recovery. UGH! I feel myself waking up each morning practically screaming at my body to heal. BLAH! But I too know deep down that it takes time, and I will make progress, and in a few more weeks I will feel like my old self :)

Patience is a virtue, which has taken me time to learn! I have more patience with results and life than with my own studying or hubby cleaning up after himself lol. Balance is what I need to work on. You should link up on Weds when I tackle sugar! If it becomes a problem - or want to join me in the doghouse ;)

its really hard to be patient i think - ive been carb cycling for about 6/7 weeks now and although ive seen progress no where near as much as ive wanted to see :( sigh. just gotta keep ploughing on haha!

I SO GET YOU!!!!! I was one too that always had to diet longer than everyone else. I gain easily & lose well.. way too slowly so I have learned that friggin patience thing! ;) Honestly, the age hormone crap has really tested my patience along with aging in general but I am tough & I am hanging in there! :)

Congrats on competing again! I think your eats still look pretty tasty too! As for being patient w/my body... I wish I could say yes, but not so much. I try to keep reminding myself that healthy progress takes time. I'm just not the most patient person, but I try to focus & keep my eye on the prize. The food I've been loving lately is kabocha squash & some overnight oats. Yum!! :)

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